Adorable, cozy, charming and affordable 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car attached garage in Castro Valley, Castro Valley school district asking price of $549,950.00. As you step into the large living room, right-away you will notice a very bright kitchen with an extra large widow, corian counter tops, plenty of cabinets space, tile floors, 2 spacious bedrooms, the main bedroom offers a double wide door access to the private backyard and covered patio. This is very cute home and it may seem bigger than what really is. Castro Valley's cutest cottage neighborhood with walking distance to downtown, shopping, restaurants, hospital, Castro Valley Bart Station, convenient located for 580 and 238 commuters. Don't miss this very rare opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
2,126 sq ftLot Size
$798Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Angela Amaral•DRE #01075905• RE/MAX Accord
Bought with Catherine Brent•DRE #01088138• BHHS Drysdale Properties
Bought with Kathi Townsend•DRE #01409032• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40971916
Dec 3, 2021
Sold
$702,500
$840/sq ft
Nov 10, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2021
Listed
$549,950
$658/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40044657
Nov 22, 2004
Sold
$380,000
$455/sq ft
Oct 16, 2004
Listing Removed
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Oct 6, 2004
Listed
$349,000
$417/sq ft
Charming starter home. Perfect for first-time buyer. Close to BART/Dwntn Shops; New paint/roof/carpet; Dual Pane windows; Nice cov'd patio and lawn area in back; Updated Kitchen & Bath; Re-textured Walls.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11151552
Dec 3, 2002
Sold
$285,000
$341/sq ft
Sep 13, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 2002
Listed
$289,950
$347/sq ft
BEST PRICED HOME IN CASTRO VALLEY, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN AND ALL SHOPPING. MOTIVATED SELLERS, HAVE FOUND NEW HOME OUT OF STATE.
Public Records
Oct 21, 2002
Sold
$285,000
$341/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1998
Sold
$160,000
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 1994
Sold
$160,000
$191/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,457 (+3.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2024
$8,180 (−11.3%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2023
$9,218 (+1.0%)
$189,000 + $441,000
$630,000
2022
$9,124 (+41.5%)
$210,750 + $491,750
$702,500
2021
$6,446 (+2.4%)
$210,750 + $491,750
$702,500
2020
$6,298 (−1.7%)
$146,793 + $342,517
$489,310
2019
$6,408 (+2.9%)
$145,288 + $339,006
$484,294
2018
$6,226 (+2.7%)
$142,440 + $332,361
$474,801
2017
$6,061 (+5.1%)
$136,911 + $319,460
$456,371
2016
$5,766 (+18.1%)
$136,911 + $319,460
$456,371
2015
$4,883 (−0.4%)
$134,228 + $313,199
$447,427
2014
$4,901 (+32.5%)
$118,500 + $276,500
$395,000
2013
$3,699 (+10.6%)
$118,500 + $276,500
$395,000
2012
$3,345 (−9.5%)
$87,000 + $203,000
$290,000
2011
$3,695 (+3.3%)
$78,000 + $182,000
$260,000
2010
$3,578 (−4.4%)
$87,000 + $203,000
$290,000
2009
$3,742 (−23.7%)
$84,000 + $196,000
$280,000
2008
$4,906
$88,200 + $206,000
$294,200
Tax history for 20828 Baker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,457 (+3.4%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2024
$8,180 (−11.3%)
$195,000 + $455,000
$650,000
2023
$9,218 (+1.0%)
$189,000 + $441,000
$630,000
2022
$9,124 (+41.5%)
$210,750 + $491,750
$702,500
2021
$6,446 (+2.4%)
$210,750 + $491,750
$702,500
2020
$6,298 (−1.7%)
$146,793 + $342,517
$489,310
2019
$6,408 (+2.9%)
$145,288 + $339,006
$484,294
2018
$6,226 (+2.7%)
$142,440 + $332,361
$474,801
2017
$6,061 (+5.1%)
$136,911 + $319,460
$456,371
2016
$5,766 (+18.1%)
$136,911 + $319,460
$456,371
2015
$4,883 (−0.4%)
$134,228 + $313,199
$447,427
2014
$4,901 (+32.5%)
$118,500 + $276,500
$395,000
2013
$3,699 (+10.6%)
$118,500 + $276,500
$395,000
2012
$3,345 (−9.5%)
$87,000 + $203,000
$290,000
2011
$3,695 (+3.3%)
$78,000 + $182,000
$260,000
2010
$3,578 (−4.4%)
$87,000 + $203,000
$290,000
2009
$3,742 (−23.7%)
$84,000 + $196,000
$280,000
2008
$4,906
$88,200 + $206,000
$294,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,126 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
836
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084A001704900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
May 4, 2026 • Final
Building
Remodel
Sep 26, 2023 • Final
Reroof - single family residential
Tear off and replace the existing roof on a residential building with new asphalt shingles. Use the existing roof deck and recycle the old roofing material.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 836
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 836
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1956
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 2126
Lot Size Area: 0.05
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $100
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Transfer Fees: Paid by Buyer
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 836
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,126 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Alameda County
APN: 084A001704900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Castro Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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